PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Flowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandelay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flowers comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - Tiger Style. Happy Flowers had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flowers
vs
Vandelay

195 cm
24
285 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

188 cm
22
230 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Flowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Art Vandelay!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flowers.
Flowers moves out of range of the leg kick from Vandelay.
Vandelay is looking to land body kicks.
Flowers moves out of range as Vandelay throws a body kick.
Flowers checks a leg kick.
Vandelay does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Flowers blocks a low kick nicely.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vandelay enables Flowers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vandelay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flowers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vandelay's head.
Flowers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vandelay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vandelay keeping moving, preventing Flowers from controlling successfully.
Vandelay has his hands on Flowers's head, controlling the position.
Flowers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vandelay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flowers throwing strikes but missing.
Vandelay has his hands on Flowers's head, controlling the position.
Vandelay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Art Vandelay wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vandelay misses with a low kick as Flowers jumps back.
Vandelay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flowers lands a jab.
Flowers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vandelay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flowers misses with the combination.
Vandelay staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flowers checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vandelay. That's going to slow Flowers down.
Vandelay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flowers is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Flowers blocks the low kick.
Vandelay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Flowers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flowers blocks a low kick nicely.
Vandelay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flowers. That did some damage!
Flowers is breathing heavily.
Vandelay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Art Vandelay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vandelay wants to slow Flowers down by chopping away at his legs.
Vandelay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flowers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vandelay connects with a high kick.

It looks like Happy Flowers has been cut.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that misses.
Vandelay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vandelay throws a solid leg kick but Flowers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vandelay.
Art Vandelay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flowers lands a nice shot that snaps Vandelay's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vandelay lands a big head kick that sends Flowers tumbling to the mat! Vandelay takes a step backwards and waves Flowers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Some bone on bone action there as Flowers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vandelay, right into the meat.
Vandelay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flowers's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Vandelay lands but Flowers takes it in his stride.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that misses.
Flowers checks a leg kick.
Vandelay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flowers's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vandelay, right into the meat.
Flowers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vandelay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vandelay misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flowers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vandelay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flowers checks it well.
Flowers misses with a straight left.
Flowers moves out of range of the body kick from Vandelay.
Flowers moves out of range of the body kick.
Vandelay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a leg kick but Flowers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vandelay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flowers throws a body punch but Vandelay moves out of range.
Good work by Flowers as he checks the leg kick.
Flowers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vandelay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flowers.
Vandelay tries a head kick but it misses.
Vandelay scores with a leg kick.
Flowers checks a low kick from Vandelay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Vandelay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Flowers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Some bone on bone action there as Flowers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vandelay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vandelay, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vandelay.
Flowers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vandelay scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandelay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Art Vandelay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vandelay lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick from Vandelay lands but Flowers takes it in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vandelay!
Flowers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vandelay. Vandelay obviously looking to wear him down.
Vandelay lands a head kick!
Vandelay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flowers checks a leg kick nicely.
Vandelay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vandelay throws a push kick but Flowers slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Vandelay.
Vandelay motions for Flowers to come forward. Vandelay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Vandelay.
Vandelay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vandelay tries to land a front kick but Flowers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vandelay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flowers ducks right into an uppercut from Vandelay.
An inside leg kick from Vandelay misses.
Flowers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vandelay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vandelay. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An inside leg kick lands from Vandelay.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vandelay.
Flowers checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Flowers blocks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flowers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vandelay was well out of range. Poor timing from Flowers.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vandelay, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flowers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vandelay. That's going to slow Flowers down.
Flowers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flowers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vandelay throws a front kick that sends Flowers stumbling back into the cage.
Vandelay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flowers was well out of range. Poor timing from Vandelay.
Vandelay misses with a low kick.
Vandelay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flowers's sensitive parts.
Flowers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vandelay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vandelay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses.
Vandelay throws out a leg kick but Flowers moves out of range and Vandelay only half commits.
Vandelay connects with a right hand. Flowers shakes it off.
Vandelay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vandelay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vandelay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vandelay tries to land a front kick but Flowers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flowers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vandelay.
Vandelay feints and then cracks Flowers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flowers down.
Vandelay misses with a low kick.
Flowers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vandelay can pounce on him.
Flowers slips a jab from Vandelay.
Flowers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vandelay.
Vandelay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vandelay is looking to slow Flowers down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandelay tries to score with a low kick but Flowers moves his leg out of the way.
Vandelay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vandelay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vandelay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flowers checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Flowers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vandelay, right into the meat.
Flowers checks the leg kick.
Vandelay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flowers is out of range.
Flowers blocks the body kick.
Flowers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Vandelay.
Flowers checks a leg kick.
Flowers moves out of range of the leg kick from Vandelay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flowers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vandelay thumps Flowers with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Vandelay.
Good leg kick by Vandelay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Vandelay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Happy Flowers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Vandelay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vandelay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vandelay lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flowers's sensitive parts.
Vandelay looks to land a body kick but Flowers moved away.
Vandelay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flowers checks a low kick from Vandelay.
Flowers moves out of range as Vandelay throws a body kick.
Flowers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vandelay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vandelay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vandelay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flowers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a sloppy head kick and Flowers moves out of range easily.
Vandelay feints and then cracks Flowers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flowers down.
Vandelay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flowers's calf.
That kick from Vandelay tenderised Flowers's leg. Flowers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vandelay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandelay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vandelay.
Vandelay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flowers. That did some damage!
Vandelay throws a wild body kick that Flowers sees coming a mile off.
Flowers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Flowers misses with a straight right.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that misses.
Vandelay misses with a hook.
Vandelay misses with a leg kick.
Vandelay throws out a leg kick but Flowers moves out of range and Vandelay only half commits.
Vandelay wants to slow Flowers down by chopping away at his legs.
Flowers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vandelay tries to score with a low kick but Flowers moves his leg out of the way.
Vandelay wants to slow Flowers down by chopping away at his legs.
Vandelay moves out of range as Flowers strikes.
Happy Flowers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flowers.
Vandelay misses with a body kick.
Vandelay misses with a low kick.
Flowers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vandelay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vandelay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flowers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vandelay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flowers is able to avoid easily.
Vandelay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flowers avoids the head kick by Vandelay.
Vandelay staying out of range there.
Vandelay throws a leg kick that misses.

Flowers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vandelay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flowers.
Vandelay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandelay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flowers.
Flowers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vandelay is looking to improve his position.
Flowers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flowers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vandelay's head.
Vandelay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flowers.
Flowers is thwarting Vandelay's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vandelay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Flowers is stalling here. Vandelay is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Flowers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vandelay has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vandelay wants to control but Flowers is keeping him busy.
Flowers tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Art Vandelay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vandelay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Vandelay!